Millennium Leadership Institute

Saturday, June 9, 2012 to Tuesday, June 12, 2012Washington, D.C.

The MLI Institute attracts a prestigious faculty of presidents and chancellors and experts in the media relations, advancement and fundraising, executive contract negotiation, financial management, accreditation and the executive search process. Protégés experience both theoretical learning as well as practical, hands-on training through media interviews, visits with representatives on Capitol Hill and close interactions with presidents and chancellors.

About the Conference

The MLI Institute attracts a prestigious faculty of presidents and
chancellors and experts in the media relations, advancement and
fundraising, executive contract negotiation, financial management,
accreditation and the executive search process. Protégés experience both
theoretical learning as well as practical, hands-on training through
media interviews, visits with representatives on Capitol Hill and close
interactions with presidents and chancellors.

Overview

The purpose of the Millennium Leadership Initiative (MLI) is to
prepare, enhance and advance the prospect for qualified candidates, who
have progressed in their professional careers, to compete successfully,
for positions of President or Chancellor at Universities or Colleges,
public or private. Historically the MLI was established to assist
individuals (largely African Americans, other minorities and women) who
derived from groups seriously underrepresented at these exclusive
leadership levels. Due to rapidly shifting demographics in higher
education, there was a clear need to bring the diversity within this
critical leadership level, into correspondence with the changing
diversity of the student population within the nation. As a consequence
of a decade of success in meeting this challenge, the MLI continues to
maintain its historical preferences while accepting any qualified
candidates.

Protégé Selection Process

Applicants must be nominated by a
President, Chancellor or a Chief Executive Officer from education,
government, or the private sector. Qualified applicants must possess a
terminal degree and must have reached the administrative level of Dean
in the academy or provide proof of equivalent administrative experience
from the government or the private sector.

The MLI Experience

The MLI experience allows participants to determine if the presidency
is a realistic goal and affords them the opportunity to develop skills,
gain a philosophical overview and build the network to compete for, and
attain, the position of college or university president or chancellor.
MLI reinforces the vital role that diversity plays in the institutional
mission and helps diversify the executive team on campuses.

Participants apply to the Institute and are admitted through a
rigorous selection process administered by a Selection Committee
composed exclusively of presidents and chancellors. At the MLI
Institute, presidential faculty and other experts offer insights into
leadership issues and provide skills training. Presidents critique
participants’ professional development plans and advise them in career
counseling sessions. After the Institute, graduates are assigned a
mentor from an extraordinary group of presidents and chancellors who
volunteer to serve as sponsors and advocates, to provide career guidance
and assist graduates in the next phases of their careers.

Success

MLI is the premier leadership development program to prepare
presidents and chancellors and diversify senior leadership at state
colleges and universities. Since the first MLI Class of 1999, 390 individuals have graduated from MLI. Over a third have advanced
significantly in their careers and 59 graduates have become presidents or chancellors. Some individuals have entered their second
presidencies, bringing MLI's influence to 74 presidencies. However,
success is not measured in presidencies alone. Career advancements go
well beyond those graduates who achieve their first presidency. The MLI
Institute provides a broader pool of diverse, qualified candidates who
can compete for senior executive level positions of the nations higher
education academy and the value of MLI's influence in building a diverse
senior leadership team on campuses is nationally recognized.

Change in the Protégés personal lives and the implications for Spouses/Partners

Role Playing with Protégés, Interviewing with search reps for jobs

The Role of the Spouse/Partner

Sunday, June 10

Pathways to Success: Personal and Professional Challenges

Topics:

Working in University Systems

Transparency in Leadership

Developing Contingency Plan

Change in Protégé Personal Lives

Knowing how to read the Tea Leaves

Effective Listening and Coaching

Working with Unions

Presidential Leadership—Lessons Learned

Preparation for Media Training

General Session: Financial Management

Consultations with AdvisorsThis is an opportunity for protégés to consult with presidential advisors and frame a plan for the next steps in achieving their career objectives. Small groups of protégés meet with advisors to discuss their Professional Development Plan and prepare for the mentoring component that follows the Institute.

Protégé Registration Fees

Registration fee for applicants from AASCU member institutions - $1,600
Registration fee for applicants from other institutions - $2,600

Registration fee for applicants from AASCU and APLU member institutions - $1,600

Protégé Online Registration (Coming soon)

Fee includes four-day Institute curriculum materials, meals (three
breakfasts, three lunches, three receptions and dinners). Participants
are responsible for their own travel and lodging at the Institute hotel.

Institute Refresher Fees (Registration fee for returning Protégé)

*Payment of registration fee is due by April 23, 2012. This fee includes the four-day MLI Institute, curriculum materials, and meals (three breakfasts, three lunches, three receptions and dinners), and the year-long mentorship component. For a list of AASCU member institutions, visit www.aascu.org/members

The hotel is located in downtown Washington, D.C. and blocks from the AASCU office and conveniently located within walking distance of the White House and minutes from the Washington Reagan National Airport.

Hotel accommodations for the 2012 Millennium Leadership Institute can be booked directly with the hotel by calling (202) 730-8800 or (800) 445-8667 and refer to the group rate "American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU) or MLI.

Room Rates

The special conference rate is $239 (single/double) plus 14.5% tax (current tax rate may change). To obtain the group rate, participants must call the hotel by Tuesday, May 15. We encouraged participants to make hotel reservations as soon as possible.

Participants are responsible for their own travel and lodging and are required to stay at the Sofitel Lafayette Square.

Hotel Cancellations/Refund Policy

Cancellations will be accepted two (2) days prior to arrival to avoid penalty. Any cancellation that occures within two (2) days will be charged one (1) night's room $239 plus tax. Early departures will be charged a $75 fee.

Cancellation fees may be waived if changes were the result of a family emergency.

Cancellations must be submitted in writing by 5 p.m. EST, May 2, 2012 in order to receive a refund (the $250 administrative processing fee will be deducted). Cancellations received after May 2, 2012 will incur $500 administrative processing fee. Cancellations received after May 9, 2012 will forfeit the entire registration fee. Forward a notification of cancellation to Danita Young at youngd@aascu.org or fax to (202) 478-5493.